Is it acceptable to use the NIV Bible?

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I have wanted a ‘tiny’ (i.e. physically very small version) of the Bible for some time now so that I may be able to conveniently carry it in my pocket or otherwise regularly so that I may be able to read the Word of God in many situations. I have considered digital versions of the Bible but don’t find myself drawn to them.
Whilst shopping around I discovered that there are no Catholic Bibles with the complete canon in such a format and that it is only the NIV Bible that is available as thus. I am aware that the NIV Bible is not complete and lacks 7 books and I am aware it is not a version that has received the Nihil Obstat or the Imprimatur.Considering these and considering that I intend to keep my Catholic Bible as my primary source from which to study the Word with the NIV as only a subsidiary version to be, for the most part, used in specific circumstances for sake of convenience, would it be advisable to purchase the NIV ‘tiny’ version of the Bible?
 
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I too had trouble finding what I would call a “travel size” bible like you are describing. I was able to find a NCV pocket edition but it is the New Testament only, which I was fine with for business trips.

The NIV is definitely not my favorite translation, but I would take it over having no bible at all.
 
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I have wanted a ‘tiny’ (i.e. physically very small version) of the Bible for some time now so that I may be able to conveniently carry it in my pocket or otherwise regularly so that I may be able to read the Word of God in many situations. I have considered digital versions of the Bible but don’t find myself drawn to them.
Whilst shopping around I discovered that there are no Catholic Bibles with the complete canon in such a format and that it is only the NIV Bible that is available as thus. I am aware that the NIV Bible is not complete and lacks 7 books and I am aware it is not a version that has received the Nihil Obstat or the Imprimatur.Considering these and considering that I intend to keep my Catholic Bible as my primary source from which to study the Word with the NIV as only a subsidiary version to be, for the most part, used in specific circumstances for sake of convenience, would it be advisable to purchase the NIV ‘tiny’ version of the Bible?
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My friend knows I’m Catholic. He gave me as a BD present, an (NIV) bible. Now I could have, if I was overly sensitive, which I’m Not, gotten offended, which I didn’t. I thanked him and put the bible on the shelf. I haven’t opened it. That was some 50+ yrs ago.

And BTW, We’re still great friends 🙂

So

given you know what you’re buying, If that’s what you wanna buy, it’s your money
 
I’d just like to sincerely apologise for any awkward, obscure or misleading phraseology. I understand that the NIV does not have the complete canon but is the only version in such a small size closest to having the complete canon.
 
There is a pocket edition of the New Jerusalem Bible. I don’t know where you live. It is on the US, Canadian, and UK Amazon sites, for example.
 
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I have wanted a ‘tiny’ (i.e. physically very small version) of the Bible for some time now so that I may be able to conveniently carry it in my pocket or otherwise regularly so that I may be able to read the Word of God in many situations. I have considered digital versions of the Bible but don’t find myself drawn to them.
Whilst shopping around I discovered that there are no Catholic Bibles with the complete canon in such a format and that it is only the NIV Bible that is available as thus. I am aware that the NIV Bible is not complete and lacks 7 books and I am aware it is not a version that has received the Nihil Obstat or the Imprimatur.Considering these and considering that I intend to keep my Catholic Bible as my primary source from which to study the Word with the NIV as only a subsidiary version to be, for the most part, used in specific circumstances for sake of convenience, would it be advisable to purchase the NIV ‘tiny’ version of the Bible?
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While I have no objection to “Protestant” Bibles in principle (i.e. just because they are Protestant; you will hear me defend the King James Bible), the NIV does suffer from translation dishonesty. Most notably, with the Greek word “paradosis”, i.e. “that which is handed on”. If it’s “bad” paradosis, then they translate it as “tradition” as in “traditions of men”. But if it’s “good” paradosis, then they translate it as “teachings” as in “hold fast to the [traditions] we have handed on to you.” But “teachings” is a different Greek word altogether.
 
I have probably 10 different Bibles in my pocket, thanks to my Kindle!
 
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